George N. Richmond

George N. Richmond
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
January 7, 1878 – January 5, 1880
Preceded byJames Ryan
Succeeded byBenjamin F. Carter
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Outagamie district
In office
January 5, 1874 – January 3, 1876
Preceded byJohn A. Roemer
Succeeded byDavid Hammel
8th & 10th Mayor of Appleton, Wisconsin
In office
April 1871 – April 1872
Preceded byA. L. Smith
Succeeded byEphriam C. Goff
In office
April 1868 – April 1870
Preceded byRobert R. Bateman
Succeeded byA. L. Smith
5th Mayor of Portage, Wisconsin
In office
April 1860 – April 1862
Preceded byJohn P. McGregor
Succeeded byAlvin B. Alden
Personal details
Born(1821-04-18)April 18, 1821
Hillsdale, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 1896(1896-01-04) (aged 74)
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Resting placeTacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Washington
Political party
Spouse
Sarah Jane Hillyer
(m. 1843⁠–⁠1896)
Children
  • Hattie M. (Wroe)
  • (b. 1854; died 1925)
  • Elizabeth (Miller)
  • (b. 1858; died 1933)
  • Horace Nelson Richmond
  • (b. 1860; died 1934)
OccupationPaper manufacturer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1861–1864
RankMajor, USV
Unit2nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

George Nelson Richmond (April 18, 1821 – January 4, 1896) was an American paper manufacturer and Democratic politician. He served as the 8th and 10th mayor of Appleton, Wisconsin, and 5th mayor of Portage, Wisconsin, and represented Outagamie County for four years in the Wisconsin Legislature. During the American Civil War, he served as a Union Army cavalry officer.